18 February 2022

Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges Ruby Heart

Haute Horlogerie with natural zoisite stone, an expression of elegance that evokes emotions of love

The Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges Ruby Heart unites Haute Horologerie with natural ruby heart. Inspired by the romantic union of Constant Girard and Marie Perregaux, the specification of this model includes an 18-carat pink gold case, measuring 38mm in diameter. Encompassing numerous precious stones and refined finishing, this latest creation brims with passion and symbolises love.

Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges Ruby Heart

Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Girard'Perregaux, remarks, "With this latest modeI, we have celebrated the iconic Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges but relined it to allow for smaller proportions. At the start of the development process for this model, we looked to our past and were inspired by the romance between Constant Girard and Marie Perregaux. We chose to combine a tourbillon, a highly desirable complication, with ruby heart and other precious stones. In my opinion, the resultant timepiece is a wonderlul expression of love."

The prestigious name, 'Girard'Perregaux' was born out of love. Constant Girard, the lounder of Girard & Co., a firm based in La Chaux·de·Fonds, met Marie Perregaux, the daughter of an imporlanl watchmaker from nearby Le Locle. Clearly in love, the couple wed in 1854. Two years later, their respective surnames were combined, leading to a new name joining the rarelied heights of Haute Horlogerie, 'Girard·Perregaux'. Since then, the company has become known for creating timepieces that evoke emotions.

A wonderful expression of elegance. Girard-Perregaux is also synonymous with La Esmeralda (1889), a tourbillon pocket watch equipped with three gold bridges. With the advent of this model, the Maison treated the bridges not merely as functional parts but also as aesthetic elements. Over the years, the Three Gold Bridges have appeared on other Girard-Perregaux models and have become an indelible part of the company's history.

Now, the company is pleased to unveil a new chapter in the brand's story, the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges Ruby Heart, a timepiece infused with a notable dose of elegance. As the name suggests, red hues abound, conveying a sense of passion. The diaI is carved from ruby heart, a natural materiaI formed within the centre of a zoisite stone. Carelully selecled for its quality and appearance, the ruby heart is cut into thin plates, shaped and polished to the desired thickness. The resultant dial surlace is rich in detail, accentuating the beauty of the Three Gold Bridges.

The calibre GP09600-1620 is a self-winding moviment employing a micro-rotor located unobtrusively behind the barrel. Each part is polished, chamfered and carved out by hand, according to the finest traditions in watchmaking.

Formed of 18-carat pink gold, the case measures 38mm in diameter. The combination of precious stones (brilliant-cut diamonds, brilliant-cut rubies) provides a seemly accompaniement to this exemplar of Haute Horlogerie. The Girard-Perregaux Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges Ruby Heart is limited to 3 pieces.

Edited by Lisa Maria River
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